Garden Basics with Farmer Fred

Friday, June 27, 2025

398 Aromatic Plants, plus Roses!

In this podcast, you’ll hear from these U.C. Sacramento County Master Gardeners and their favorite aromatic plants: Collete Armao - Scented Geraniums (https://ucanr.edu/site/uc-marin-master-gardener...

Friday, June 20, 2025

397 Garden Lessons Learned (the hard way)

Master gardeners share lessons from their mistakes, covering topics like thinning fruit, plant spacing, and pest management, highlighting gardening as a continuous learning experience filled with humo...

Friday, June 13, 2025

396 Cucumber Success Tips

Today, we dive into the world of cucumbers, the second most popular crop among backyard gardeners. Debbie Flower shares her expertise on cucumber varieties, growing techniques, and addressing common i...

Friday, June 6, 2025

395 "Survival Garden" Basics

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1004629/open_sms) We explore the concept of a survival garden, focusing on growing nutritious crops that enhance healthy living. We r...

Friday, May 30, 2025

394 Home Weather Station Basics

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1004629/open_sms) Episode 394 features climate scientist Daniel Swain of Weather West and UCANR discussing the link between gardening...

Friday, May 23, 2025

393 Garden Pests - Whiteflies, Slugs, and More!

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1004629/open_sms) Farmer Fred and Debbie Flower share tips for managing pests like whiteflies and slugs, highlighting organic solutio...

Friday, May 16, 2025

392 I Did Not Know That! Garden Tips for Success, Live

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1004629/open_sms) Debbie Arrington of the Sacramento Rose Society club introduces Master Gardener Farmer Fred and horticulture profes...

Friday, May 9, 2025

391 A Masterclass in Melons

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1004629/open_sms) If you love melons, this episode is a must-listen! In Episode 391 of the Garden Basics with Farmer Fred podcast, ...

Friday, May 2, 2025

390 Pepper Growing Basics

Get ready to spice up your garden in Episode 390 of Garden Basics with Farmer Fred! Join Master Gardener Gail Pothour as we explore the vibrant world of peppers—discussing their health benefits, essen...

Friday, April 25, 2025

389 Digging Squirrels? Soil Irrigation Basics

In Episode 389 of *Garden Basics with Farmer Fred*, learn to deter pesky squirrels and manage soil moisture. Farmer Fred, Debbie Flower, and Steve Zien share tips on protecting gardens and optimizing ...

Friday, April 18, 2025

388 Squash Growing Basics

Master Gardener Gail Pothour shares tips on growing summer and winter squash. We cover variety selection, planting, pest management, harvesting, and storage of squash to boost your yield. Previous e...

Friday, April 11, 2025

387 Q&A: Reaction Wood and Seedlings. Controlling Scale. Plants and Mulch.

America’s Favorite College Horticulture Professor, Debbie Flower, and I answers questions about the importance of building “reaction wood” in seedlings, greenhouse airflow, scale pest management for f...

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